Chapter ten: The next step.
Slowly waking from my restless sleep very early the next morning I could feel the warmth of your father's body. His strong for leg rapped around me. But there snuggled up to me was your brother Spike. And in the crib next to bed was you. Opening my eyes, I could see my two precious children sleeping. And I wished I could lie here with my family. But I knew I need to get up and work. So slowly I remove the covers. And I move your father's leg and kiss your brother and father both. I then quietly pick you up and leave the room.
Down in the dining room I feed you and slowly drift off to sleep once more. Hours later I awake once more. A big stack of freshly made hot pancakes were on a plate in front of me. "Tea"? Someone asked. It was Princess Luna. I nod and then look across from me and there was Princess Celestia. She looked as tired as me. "YES". She snaps, and you start to cry and incredulously I snap back. "THANKS, IT WILL TAKE ME AGES TO SETTLE HER AGAIN". And as we stare and growl at each other, suddenly the tray of cups and the teapot flew across the room. Smashing into the wall. "STOP IT. STOP IT. STOP IT. YOU'RE BOTH ACTING LIKE SPOILT LITTLE FILLIES. SO, STOP IT NOW". Screamed Luna and then levitated you out of my legs. Carrying you out she turns and says. "You two are both tired. Twilight is tired because she is a mother of a new-born so can be forgiven for being short. You sister spent the night chatting with Sombra. But that does not have any bearing on your anger towards each other. I myself and this beautiful little miracle will leave you be. You two have a lot to talk about".
After she left and close the door. We both just sat there staring at each other. Not saying a word. Minutes pass. I look up and go to speak. But I stop. Celestia looks and then says. "I'm sorry I snapped at you in front of Daydream. I didn't mean to wake her. She was just caught in the middle". I look at her and say. "It's not all your fault Princess. I am to blame". I start to cry. "I'm sorry for disappointing you. I am so sorry. So very sorry". Sobbing constantly. Moving round to me Celestia embraces me. "Oh, Twilight my faithful student. The only reason I was cross was because we nearly lost you and just as we get you back, you go and put yourself, Sunset Shimmer and her friend Pinkie in danger. But more importantly your unborn daughter. What would you have done if you lost her"? She says.
I look at her with trepidation. "Do you think I'm a bad mother"? I ask. Stroking my mane with her hoof she says. "No Twilight, you're not, you're just learning". She continues to stroke my mane. A few hours later my friends and loved ones had come from their slumber. "Sunset, it is up to you and your friends now. You know your world better. So, you will be the ones to find the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum. So, you will depart soon. But you won't be going alone". I say. "CAPTAIN". I shout and the doors open. In steps a female unicorn. This pony was dressed in shiny gold coloured metallic armour embossed with my cutie mark. Her dark purple coat contrasting against the armour. But what drew your eye to her was the broken horn and scarred right eye. After entering she saluted, she said. "Your Majesty's Princess Luna, Princess Celestia".
After Apple Mac stood beside me, she bowed and said. "My Lord. Your majesty Princess Twilight you summoned me"? And after she stands once more. "Yes, Captain Tempest. I have". I say as you start to cry. "Excuse me for a minute a very important little pony needs me". I say and head to you in the other room. Now all present where chuckling because they could hear everything, I said to you. "There, there little Daydream. Mommy's here. Pew. Some pony as made a smell potion in their diaper. A very smelly smell potion". I say as I change you. Then feed you. "Next time daddy can deal with your smell potions yes he can. Oh yes he can". Before blowing raspberries on your tiny belly. You squeal and giggle. Flapping your little wings. After a few minutes more I say. "Let's go and see daddy shall we". And carry you back in. and before Queen Twilight continues, she starts to blow raspberries on Daydreams belly. Twilights belly grumbled. So too did Daydreams. "Mommy I'm hungry". Daydream says. "Me too Sweetie. Shall we see what is being made in the Kitchen"? Twilight says as she stands.
As they walk to the castle kitchen Twilight continued with the story. "Well I had just returned to the dining hall with you in my foreleg. When close enough I handed you to your father and was about to say I'm sorry, when I heard the girls giggling and Luna whispering. "Sister she hasn't notice it in her mane yet that little feather how cute". And they too giggle. It was because a tiny little feather from your wing was in my mane. "I'm sorry about that Captain Tempest". I say. Captain Tempest bows and replies. "No apologies' necessary your Majesty. The Princess was a priority. May I add, for myself and the rest of the Friendship Guard our congratulations to you your majesty and you my Lord".
"Well Thank you Captain. And now back to the business at hoof. I have an assignment for you. I need two guards to go with these people to search for, locate and retrieve a powerful Equestrian relic from their world". Tempest nodded and said. "Then you will need my best". And then she lit up the remnant of her horn before saying. "Twilight battalion front and centre". Then the doors open, and two groups enter. Each group had nine rows. Each row was made up of four creatures. The two groups were led by a Pegasus pony. Rainbow dash had recognised them. "Vapour Trails and Sky Stinger is that you two"? She Asked. But they didn't reply.
One group moved to the left of the door. Then Vapour Trails says. "A squadron. Halt". And the group stop. And Sky Stinger move the other group to the right then said. "B Squadron. Halt". And the second group stopped. Both Sky Stinger and Vapour Trails saluted and said. "Squadron ready for inspection". Captain Tempest said. "Twilight Battalion. Single file". And the groups moved until they were in a single line. Captain Tempest stood aside. To show that I was in the room. Along with your father and brother Spike. The two groups bowed, and all the creatures' say. "We salute you your majesty Princess Twilight".
Captain Tempest walked slowly along the line of guards. Glancing at them she says. "Her Majesty has a very important assignment; I want two volunteers. Those who wish to take it please step forward". And the entire line step forward in unison. I had noticed one of the guards and recognised him. "Mothball? When did you join the Friendship Guard"? I asked. He was about to respond when Flutter Shy asks. "Does Screwball know this"? Looking at Captain Tempest for approval. She nods, and he says. "She was the one who encouraged me to join. She is a very special pony to me. And this way I can make sure she is safe by beating the threat before they come". Flutter Shy approached him and kisses his cheek.
"Mothball is actually one of my best training officers. He trains new recruits on how to spot enemy changelings". Says Captain Tempest. By now both Twilight and Daydream had reached the kitchen. As they both step through the door. The kitchen staff all bow and say. "Your Majesty". "Your Majesty what do we owe the pleasure of your visit"? Asked the head cook. "I and my daughter are feeling a little hungry". Queen Twilight replied. After a few minutes the head cook asked. "Would you like me to take your meal to the dining room your majesty"? Queen Twilight smiles and says. "I wouldn't mind staying here with you and your staff". The kitchen staff looked surprised. "We would be honoured if your majesty and her royal highness will join us". The queen nods. And after they had just finished eating.
"Mommy please finish the story". Asked Daydream. The queen sips her water then continues. "I had walked closer and to another changeling. This one was from Thorax's hive. I ask. "And your name Guard"? The changeling was a little nervous. "It's Ocellus your majesty. I was one of your first none pony student at the opening of School of Friendship". She replied. "Ocellus, it is good to see you again. My you have grown to be a pretty young adult". I say. I then talk to the next. Then the next all the way down the line. I then point to one of the Changelings and an Earth pony. "Phalanx, Iron Hoof. You two have been chosen for the assignment. You will accompany these people to their world and locate and retrieve a powerful Equestrian relic from their world". Says Captain Tempest.
And they move forward. And stand with Sunsets group. I speak to Captain Tempest before turning to the Guards in front of me and said. "Mothball and Ocellus. I have an assignment for you two as well. If you wish to take it. I would like you to be my daughter's personal bodyguards". They look at each other before a smile appeared on their faces. And they both say together. "We would be honoured to protect their royal highnesses". And they stand next to you and Spike. "And before you leave be on the alert. A member or former member of the royal Canter-Lot Guards as committed two callous assaults. A young mare. And more seriously a little filly. This poor child received very serious injuries". I say. The guards looked at each other. Then Vapour Trails asked. "Begging your pardon your majesty. But how serious? He didn't. Didn't kill her did he"? I look at you before I answered. "No, no thankfully. But I'm afraid she will never walk again". At this statement the look on the guard's faces changed. They were angered. One said. "When we catch him, he'll be drinking and eating from a plastic straw". Another said. "Let's break his legs repeatedly every time they heal".
The last one to speak said. "Better still why not string him up by the neck in the nearest tree". The calls for blood were stopped when Captain Tempest shouts. "BE SILENT. If I hear another word about taking the law into your own hooves the perpetrator will be cleaning the bathrooms for a year. As well as emptying the baby princesses used diaper bin by hoof. Do you understand me"? There were a few murmurs, but they said. "Sir yes Sir". Tempest with a scowl on her face said. "I DIDN'T HEAR YOU. I ASKED IF YOU UNDERSTAND ME"? Louder than the first time they replied. "SIR YES SIR". Then Tempest relaxed the scowl and said. "Good. Battalion. Battalion attention. Dismissed". And they left. Only ones left where the two to go with Sunset and her friends. Ocellus and Mothball. And Captain Tempest.
I had written a scroll earlier, when I was feeding you. "Captain. Your orders". I say as I hand her the scroll. She unrolled it and read. A minute later she said. "Your majesty forgives my bluntness. But we barely know how to operate the airship. So, it may not be operating at 100% when you need it. May I ask where did you get it? It's just that its technology is a little more advance than what we have today, even by what the storm king used. Yet scans show it to be over three hundred thousand years old". I smile and say. "It was a gift from an old friend". And so, Sunsets group prepared to leave.
Back on Earth a shadowy figure was casing out a museum. Their purpose to steal many of the priceless artefacts and relics and one. To sell to those who didn't care how they got them if they got them. The shadowy figures main target an old book. A very old book. Found in a chest next to a skeleton. The robe that was left behind had pictures of the three types of ponies on it and when fastened the front had an Alicorn on it. These were found in a cave not far from the city. Though it only had one sentence in it, the language made it an important discovery. The language. Latin. Yet that wasn't the strange part. It was because when the archaeologist scanned it, they found it gave of an energy signature. After mapping out the security devices the figure slipped away.
The next morning a messenger from Equestria had been sent to Canter-Lot High. This was to inform Principal Celestia that Sunset and her friends would be returning. But I didn't sign it. I thought it would be nice if Sunset and her friends let the rest of the school know. The entire school was there waiting as they exited the portal. "Sunset Shimmer. What news do you bring from Equestria"? Asked Principal Celestia. Sunset looks down for a moment. She needed to think on how to break the exciting news about you. "Principal Celestia I'm". She mumbles. And the entire student body lower their heads fearing the worst. Coughing and fumbling her foot around on the ground Sunset just stands there for a moment.
That was until someone takes her hand. You see it is my counterpart. The other Twilight. Sunset stands up straight and said loud and clearly. "Principal Celestia it is with great joy that I announce the following. One. Her Majesty Princess Twilight Sparkle. Ruler of the Rainbow Kingdom of Friendship is alive and well and is stronger than any other pony. Two. She is engaged to be married to a Stallion of Earth Pony lineage who is hard working, sweet natured, loving and loyal. Three. They are also the proud". She stopped, and the biggest smile formed on her face. And she continued. "And they are, wow I wasn't expecting to say this but. They are now also the proud parents of a little baby girl they named Daydream. Princess Daydream Sparkle". As she finished there were cheers coming from all.
This stopped as the portal opened once more, and two strangers dressed like soldiers stepped out. Their silver armour glinting in the sun. Both were armed with a sword, a dagger and a long bow. "Yes, that is another thing Principal Celestia. Princess Twilight is preparing for a war that is coming. With a being they call Harbinger. She has sent us here to find a very powerful relic that could help defeat Harbinger. And to help she has sent two members of the Friendship Guard". Says Sunset. The two guards march up and salute Principal Celestia. "Principal Celestia allow me to introduce Phalanx and Iron Hoof of her Majesty Princess Twilight Sparkle's Friendship Guard". Said Sunset.
The two guards salute once more before Iron Hoof spoke. "It is an honour for us both to meet the friend of her majesty". Principal Celestia stuck out a hand to shake each of theirs but they didn't understand. "Ma'am Phalanx will be with Miss Shimmer and her friends and I will remain here to make a few adjustments to portal ready for the Captain to come through. And if my companion doesn't answer. It is because an injury as made him unable to speak". Says Iron Hoof. Celestia looked at both. The one called Phalanx was holding a little metal box. "Well Phalanx is it"? She asked, and he nodded. "Well Phalanx you will need to change. With the uniform you will stand out too much". Phalanx nodded and followed Celestia into the school to change.
Vice Principal Luna approached. "Well girls it is good news about the Princess. And you are just in time as it is the day of the field trip to the city museum of history today". She said. The girls looked shocked in all the events of the last few days they had totally forgotten about the field trip. "But we". Sunset said not getting to finish her sentence as Luna says. "Don't worry we have got your parent's permission". Inside the school Phalanx was getting changed. Standing behind the closed door Celestia could just make his physique. He was strong toned and muscular. She felt a tiny twinge of electricity flow up her spine. After what seemed to be ten minutes, she knocked the door.
He opened it slightly to allow Celestia in. As she walked in, he was just fitting something on. It was a chest mounted pistol holster. He hadn't notice Celestia had entered and so he continued to do what he was doing. Opening the metal box. Inside was a semi-automatic pistol. Pulling it out he inserts a clip and the pulls the slide back. It clinked as it slid back in place. An audible gasp was heard, and he turn quickly weapon raised and in firing position. When he saw it was Celestia he lowered the pistol? And looked down ashamed that he had spooked Celestia. She could see that he had a good heart and so she placed a hand on his shoulder. He looked up and though he couldn't speak, that look said a lot. She smiled, and he smiled back he placed the weapon in his holster. And places his hand on the side of her shoulder.
He gave it a little squeeze. Celestia closed her eyes and went in for a kiss. Only to be stopped by Phalanx holding the side of her face. She opened her eyes. And he stares intensely into them. And slowly he goes to kiss her, she closes her eyes once more. Only for Phalanx to kiss her for head. He stroked her face and left. Celestia stood there a slight tint of rose showing in her cheek. Before turning and leaving herself. Outside Sunset, her friends and other classmates, Vice Principal Luna, Phalanx and Celestia board the bus that was taking them to the museum. Sunset noticed how Celestia was looking at Phalanx and surprisingly Phalanx was returning it. She taps Rainbows arm, who let the others know.
As the girls watched Celestia played with her hair. Their giggles let her know she was being watched. She shrunk down, and Phalanx turned and gave the girls a disapproving look. They go quiet. And Celestia blushed. Luna looked at her with wonder. Had she found someone? Luna had been dating a guy called Sombra Shadow. Luna sits by her sister and was saying. "Why don't you ask him out to dinner? There is that Vegan place?" When the bus stopped. "Erm Principal Celestia the police are stopping traffic". Said the driver. Celestia stands and went to look out the front windscreen. A knock on the door suddenly sounded. The driver opened the doors. "Hello officer. What is the problem"? Asked Celestia.
The officer looks at her and asks in a discourteous tone. "So, where you're going"? Celestia felt a hand on her shoulder. Taking a quick peek, she saw that it was Phalanx's, he had been angered by how the officer rudeness to Celestia, in Equestria no pony would ever insult or be rude to Celestia or any of the Princesses. It seems that Phalanx was smitten with Celestia's human counterpart. Placing her hand on his, the officer's attitude changed after seeing the man behind Celestia. "We're here to go on a history fieldtrip to the museum". Said Celestia the officer blinked a couple of times before saying. "The museum is open, but the Geology wing is closed, there was a break in during the night".
Has they finally arrived at the museum, Celestia said. "Okay students you know what your assignments are in history. You can go to all of the wings except the geology wing". And in run the students. Inside the museum every one of the students were occupied by what they saw. Only Sunset and her friends were aware of Celestia and Phalanx being there. Rainbow nudged Rarity and gestured with a nod of her head. In the direction of Celestia and Phalanx. Rarity then nudges Applejack, who nudges Pinkie, who then in turn taps Flutter Shy and she then taps Twilight. Twilight, Starlight, Trixie and Derpy look and smile. Twilight then holds Sunsets hand and says. "Do you think the Princess would be upset if Phalanx never returned home"?
S unset turns and faces in the direction Twilight pointed and smiled. There sitting on the bench was Principal Celestia and Phalanx, lovingly looking into each other's eyes. "I wish you could talk; I would love to get to know you"? Celestia started to say, before Phalanx put a finger to her lips. She stops, and he writes something on a piece of paper. She read it and asked. "How"? He started to stroke the side of her face and then held it before closing his eyes. When he opened them again, they were a different colour. Their bright golden orange hue turns to dark black orbs. And he stared intensely, Celestia's eyes darted about, as though she could see his memories. A single tear ran down her cheek. After a few minutes of him staring he closed his eye.
Sunset heard knuckles being cracked. It was Applejack. "Okay buster what did you do to our Principal"? Asked Rainbow Dash. Sunset said. "It's okay. He just showed her about his life in Equestria. Changelings have telepathic abilities. Both Species of Changelings. Unlike the other one Phalanx's people live in family groups. And eat, drink sleep just like us. And the other species feed on draining the most powerful emotion in all races. Love". Celestia wasn't bothered that Sunset and her friends had notice her spending time with Phalanx. He started to stroke her face again. She blushed with his gentle touch. And as she was about to speak, he kisses her slowly on the lips. And she closed her eyes and returned it.
As they kiss something caught Sunsets eye. There was a brilliant bright flash of light. There in a glass display case, were it came from, was a book, it was in with a large statue of a creature that resembled part pony and part human. In that it had a human body shape, yet its facial features were distinctively pony. A powerful body shape like an Earth pony. And it had wings like a Pegasi, and a horn like a Unicorn. Sunset gasped. "Oh, my Celestia that's an Alicorn"! She exclaimed loudly on the other side of the hall her friends, Principal Celestia and Phalanx had heard her. They began to move over slowly. And as Sunset, still holding Twilights hand approached the case the book began to glow brighter.
She and twilight felt as though something had grabbed their throats. As the pendants they wore began to glow and levitate. Drawn towards the case. The book then levitated, and it opened. Has the rest of her friends stood next to her, words began to appear in big letters on the pages. First was this sentence. Etsi Harmonia Amicitia (Harmony through friendship). A small beam of light projected from their pendants. Has each beam hit the book it displayed in Latin the following first was the word Probitatis (Honesty). The next was Misericordiam (Kindness), next was the word Risus (Laughter). It was followed by Beneficentia (Generosity), then it was followed by Fidelitas (Loyalty). Then came Magia (Magic), then the word Dimittetur Illi (Forgiveness). Followed by Iustitia (Justice) and then the word Humilitatem (Humility). It was followed by this last word Fidem (Faith). The book lowered back down landed on the stand it was resting on.
One new sentence appeared. It read as following. TANTUM ELECTUS (Chosen one). And then the book slammed shut. "Girls I think we've found the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum. But now we only have one problem how do we get it back to the Princess"? Sunset says before taking a photo. By that time the museum was preparing to close. Though they didn't know it the magic that was released had slowly began to awaken the keeper. The keeper was the statue. Cracks slowly appeared. Back at CHS Sunset her friends, Celestia, Luna and Iron Hoof were discussing the problem.
"Now that we have located the relic her majesty is after. Our next problem is how do we get possession? I take it we cannot just walk in and claim it belongs to Princess Twilight and just take it"? Iron Hoof asked. Luna shook her head. Then Sunset says. "Steal it". Celestia and the rest look at her. "Remember that there was already a break in. let's use that as cover then Iron Hoof could take it. This way the authorities will believe it was the same perpetrator". Sunset said. Later that evening has my friends were asleep. Back at the museum unknown to anyone the shadowy figure who had been stalking around the night before broken in again. They broke open the case next to the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum. It contained a gold necklace. And a ring and bracelet. Placing them in a bag the large coat opened to reveal a necklace. The necklace looked just like the elements of harmony, but it had Sunset's cutie mark. As she approached the case containing the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum, it began to glow. Breaking the glass the figure reached in.
And as her fingertips touched the book, the statue sort of came to life. It stretched out a hand and the expression on its face was now the look of anger. And its eyes glow and a scream came from it. This scared the figure who jumped back catching their long coat. Slowly the statue moved towards them. The only way to free them self was to lose the large coat. As they did, they revealed them self to be. It was Sunset Shimmer's human counterpart. And that was going to lead to more problems. As her image was captured on camera. Elsewhere in the city at its restaurant row. A more pleasurable event was taking place.
It was a date. A dinner date. It was Phalanx and Celestia. Earlier she had been amazed by his ability to learn new skills. It was only a couple of hours since she had taught him basic sign language. And now he could converse with her about all sorts of things. She brushed a lock of hair back behind her ear. I like I said earlier it seems that Phalanx was smitten with Celestia's human counterpart. And it seemed that Celestia felt the same. They seemed happy and jovial. Smiling and Celestia laughing. She reached a hand over the table and Phalanx took to holding it without hesitation. And there they stayed and looked into each other's eyes. At the same time Iron Hoof had returned to Equestria.
"Your majesty, we have located the relic. But there is a slight problem. We will need to steal it. This is due to it being in a Museum". Says Iron Hoof. I turn and say. "Good work Iron Hoof. And the other Sunset has she been found? And the other part of your assignment complete"? He stood silently for a moment. "Your majesty we have not located her yet, but we believe she is somewhere in the city limits, so it is just a matter of time. And as for the other assignment I was given the adjustments and modifications are complete". He replied. I nod and say "Good, now return and when you have the relic signal us and the captain will come in the airship".
"Oh yes I almost forgot. Ms Shimmer asked me to give you this. She said you may need to change your plans slightly". He says before handing me a photograph. I can see from it, the statue. And I realise that it would not see anyone that had a completely human form to take the book. So, I set to work reading ancient scroll, book and tomb after one another. Until I found what I was looking for. A spell that would create a magic amulet allowing the wearer the same feature as the statue in the human world. Well almost all the features. As an Alicorn I would have all, but the rest would just have the features of the pony they are.
And after I had completed enough for the whole of the Twilight battalion I retired to rest; tomorrow was going to be a very busy day. The next morning back on earth my friends attended class like normal the first part of their mission complete. The lessons now seemed to be a little boring. That was until roughly around 1:30 pm. When a police officer walked into the class and headed to where Sunset was seated, it was the same cop that was rude to Principal Celestia. There in front of her classmates and her friends and Luna they ask this. "Sunset Shimmer"? Sunset unaware of what was to happen next answered. "Yes. Is there a problem officer"? The tone of the officer that spoke turned more serious he said. "Could you stand up please"? And Sunset did, he then reached for something on his belt. And stood behind her. Taking her one wrist and holding it behind her back he fastened a cuff on and said. "Ms Sunset Shimmer you are hereby under arrest on suspicion of breaking and entering and robbery. You have the right to remain silent. But what you do say, may and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you"?
Sunset was now crying she says. "No, I don't understand, what's going on"? Her friends stand and in unison say. "Sunset". Using her super speed Rainbow Dash ran to Celestia's office. Bursting through not even bothering to knock. "Principal Celestia the police have just arrested Sunset for robbery". She says. Celestia wasn't alone. Iron Hoof and Phalanx were there to. Iron hoof had returned to tell Celestia that it would be tonight that they will take the relic. But now this may change the plan. Celestia gets up and so do Iron Hoof and Phalanx. "Phalanx you go to Equestria and inform the Princess. She may have an idea on who to speak to in this world on how to sort this problem out. We will see if we can help her". Says Iron Hoof.
"Please let me go I haven't done anything. I've just got back from a trip to see an ill friend. Please I'm begging you I haven't done anything wrong. I haven't". Cries Sunset as the cop pulls her to the waiting car. They were followed by Twilight. She was concerned for her girlfriend. "SUNSET". She calls out loudly. Sunset turns and goes to speak. But the cop pulls harder. Twilight runs up just as they reach the car. Diving in she hugs and kisses Sunset passionately. "Sunset my angel I will get you out. Be strong. I will get you out". She says. Sunset still crying would have rapped her arms around Twilight, couldn't. Instead opting to rest her head on Twilights shoulder and said. "You are my special some pony you know that. I love you. I love you". And kisses Twilight. Only for the kiss to be broken by the officer shoving Sunset into the back of the car. Forcefully. This cause Sunset to catch her arm on the sharp edge of the door's latch.
"Ouch". She cried. Twilight angered by the way this. This jerk was treating her love. Her special some pony. She says. "Hey, jerk you don't have to be so rough she is just a schoolgirl after all. And I will be making a complaint about it to your superior when I get to the precinct". Annoyed at being spoken to by some goody two shoes schoolgirl on how he man handles people he arrested. And a rug munching brat at that, he turns and in the same discourteous and indignant tone says. "Quiet you. Rug muncher, or I'll arrest you too". And with a large hand places it on Twilights face and squeezes. Before he picks her up. And throws her to the ground. This causes Twilight to land awkwardly on her arm injuring her elbow. Just as Celestia, Luna, Phalanx and Iron Hoof came out, to see him do it.
Celestia ran to Twilight who was by then sitting up and holding her elbow. The officer climbed in and started the engine of the car before driving off. Celestia sits by Twilight who was now crying. They both could do nothing but watch the car slowly disappear. "Phalanx go". Says Iron Hoof as he hands him a scroll hurriedly written. And he starts to go but stops by Celestia and Twilight. Kneeling he strokes Twilight's face, wiping away the tears. His gentle nature reassured Twilight as he placed his hand on her shoulder. When Twilight gave a little smile, he turned to Celestia. Placing his hand on the back of her head has their foreheads touched. She in turn held the side of his before kissing him goodbye.
And as he was about to enter the portal he turned and smiled. Backing into it slowly. Within seconds he was in Equestria once more. Racing from the library he rushed to the Map room. I was there with Celestia, Luna and Captain Tempest. Knocking the door, he waited for some pony to answer. "Enter". I shouted. And in he came. Walking up to me he bowed and held out a scroll. "Your majesty Princess Twilight Sparkle, it is with some regret to inform you that for some unknown reason the local authorities have placed your friend Ms Sunset Shimmer under arrest. Your presence may be required to facilitate her release. Your faithful servant. Guardsman Iron Hoof". I said reading it out loud.
I look at Phalanx and he just nodded to indicate it was true. I walk over to the shield bearing the crest of the Elements of Harmony. Lighting up my horn I move the shield to reveal a hidden safe. Placing my hoof on it and lighting up my horn once more I insert it into a little hole. Suddenly the room echoed with the sound of locks being unfastened. And as I remove my horn the door of the safe slides open. I take three large stacks of green coloured uniform sized rectangular pieces of paper. Each piece of paper was printed with pictographs and symbols. Each stack was held together by a paper band. Each band had similar symbols. And writing. It was human money. Unlike ours they called theirs dollars. And after placing the stacks into a little bag. I took a piece of parchment and a quill. Then wrote a scroll.
Before handing them both to Phalanx. Then I remembered how he would find the person. Going back to the safe I got a little black box out. It was a device that helps you navigate and find locations in the human world. I wrote down the address and said. "Go here and speak, I mean see this person they will help free Sunset and give him the bag. Do you understand"? He just nods. "Okay then go". I say but he doesn't. "Is there anything else"? I asked, and he nods again. Moving closer he holds out his hoof and waits for me to give permission. I nod then step close enough. He places his hoof on the side of my head. Then closes his eyes. And like before with Principal Celestia, when he opened them again, they were solid black orbs.
And in my mind, I hear him say. "My princess though I take my oath and duties to you seriously. And would rather die than dishonour you by breaking them. But I wish to ask that after this war we now face is over, and we have won. I can be released from your service. And be given permission to return to the human world and stay permanently. For you see I have met my special some pony". He then shows me memories of him and Principal Celestia. And how close they had grown towards each other. With a smile on my face I nod. "You will be granted this. You have my promise". I say and with that he leaves and hurries back.
Arriving he show Celestia the note with the address on and she says. "I'll drive". Then she faces Luna and says. "Call Sunsets mother and tell her to go to the Fifth Street Precinct and tell her I am fetching someone who will be able to help Sunset". Luna nods. "Principal Celestia may I go with you"? Asked a tired and still faltering voice, of the still upset Twilight. Celestia looks then holds her as they walk to the car. A few hours later at the Precinct. Sunset was scared tired and still upset, her hair was messy her eyes red from crying and the blood has started to seep through her jacket. "STOP YOUR DAM WHINING". Shouted the officer has he slammed his fist on the table. The loud bang making Sunset jump. "Leave me alone you bully". She cries. "WELL MAKE IT EASY ON YOURSELF AND CONFESS". He snaps. This just makes Sunset cry even more. "Huh, should have known a cry baby". He says and was just about to launch another verbal attack when the door opened. "For the record my colleague Detective Whitetail has just entered the room".
And in walked another officer. He was a detective. He wasn't alone. A woman stepped in. "Sunset Sweetie". It was her counterpart's mother. "Mom". She cries and holds her arms out for a hug. And as her mom sits down, she gives Sunset a hug. For you see she was taken home by the police when she was caught taking a candy bar from a stall. And there is more to it but for now let's continue. After five minutes Sobbingly Sunset asked. "How's. How is Twily I mean Twilight"? Her mother looks and said. "She has sprained her elbow but okay". A small show of relief was seen in Sunsets eyes. And her mother places her hand on her arm. Sunset flinches and tears of pain run down her cheek. Her mother grabs her wrist and the pushes her sleeve up to reveal a large gash across Sunset's arm.
"HOW DID THIS HAPPEN"? Sunset's mother asked sharply. Sunset looked at the officers then with a finger pointed then said. "He did it, pushing me into the patrol car. He also hurt my Twily. Picked her up and threw her down like a rag doll and called her a". She stops and whispers in her mom's ear who then stares menacing at the officer. The detective spoke. He was tall, long dark black hair tied in a ponytail, a shaped goatee beard and was smartly dressed. In a suit and tie. He reached into his inside pocket and pulled out a glass case. Removing the glasses and then placing them in the case he said. "Let me introduce myself. My name is detective Andy Whitetail. So, it is your intention to make a complaint about my colleague". Sunset stares and then before she says anything the door knocks and in steps another officer and an older man. He was dressed in a very expensive tailored suit.
"Her Attorney is here". Says the officer. And before Sunset or her mother could speak the older gentleman said. "If you would excuse me, but I would like to have a word with my client and her mother in private. And I take it that the recording devices will be off". The two officers stand and as they exit the interview room Detective Whitetail said. "I'll give you ten minutes interview terminated at 16:30". And closes the door. The detective opened the door to the observation room. The other officer was going to go in, when Detective Whitetail asked. "So, did you get rough with two schoolgirls"? The other officer said with distain. "No. And if the other says I did it's just her sticking up for her girlfriend. Pair of dirty rug munchers".
"Mommy why does he keep calling them rug munchers"? Asked Daydream. Her mother sips her water then says. "It is a derogative term or an insult for two girls dating. And Daydream you should never ever say it to any creature. No matter how angry they make you. Never. Do you understand"? Daydream looks at her mother and with a nod says. "Yes mommy, it is because it would hurt their feelings". Her mother hugs her then says. "That's right sweetie now. Shall we get back to the story? Well the nasty officer had just insulted Sunset and Twilight. Detective Whitetail turns to him and says. "Your attitude towards her isn't helping us, I think you should leave it alone for a while. Go get a coffee or something before I interview her". The other officer turns and stalks away mumbling and muttering his annoyance under his breath. The detective goes in and sits he hadn't been taken any notice that was until he hears the attorney speak. "Hello Miss Shimmer, I am Karl Starswirl of Starswirl and Bearded attorneys at law. So how long have you been in our world"?
This makes Detective Whitetail sit up. Did he just hear what the attorney just said? He did the attorney just claimed the teenager in the interview room was not human. Now that his interest was piqued, he listened to what else was said. "What are you saying"? Asked Sunset the attorney looked to see if the camera was on before saying. "Don't worry Ms Shimmer I know who you are and that you come from Equestria, I must say it is an honour to help a friend of her Royal Highness Princess of Friendship. Twilight Sparkle. Now to the case at hoof or hand in this world. They arrested you for breaking and entering the Canter-Lot City History Museum and the theft of several valuable relics and artefacts". Says the lawyer. "Mr Starswirl, I wish to make a complaint against the other officer who brought in Sunset. He hurt her, my daughter and attacked her girlfriend Twilight. And has openly called them Rug munchers, which in itself is a crime. A hate crime". Says her mother.
The ten minutes were about up, and Detective Whitetail re-entered the room. And sat opposite. "Right. Interview with one Sunset Sofia Shimmer. Interview taking place at 16:50. Persons present are Sunset Sofia Shimmer, Detective Andy Whitetail, Mrs Sunshine Shimmer her mother and Karl Starswirl her Legal counsel. Don't worry young one I am not as course as my colleague is. Now let's talk about why you were arrested for shall we"? He said before opening a folder. "Now then where were you on Monday night"? He asked. "I was visiting a friend she was ill. Very ill they sent for me during school. A day or so earlier"? Sunset says, and he looks down. Then asks. "Can anyone vouch for that"? Sunset looks and says. "Just my friends, my girlfriend. Phalanx. Mr Phalanx he works for my ill friend's family he brought us back".
"Where you at the museum Tuesday"? He asked. Sunset was getting worried now. "Yes, my whole school was there Tuesday history fieldtrip". She answered. Looking down again the detective finally asked. "And Tuesday night"? Sunset shrunk down, she looked at the officer then her mother, then her attorney before answering. "I was. Was on a date with. With my girlfriend". The detective looked up and saw that Sunset was hiding something. "Are you sure, has you don't sound sure"? Sunset shot up and was defensive. "YES, I AM". The detective picked up a piece of paper, it was a photo. A picture captured from the museum's cameras, and then said. "Are you sure you want to stick with your story"? "It's not a story". Says Sunset.
The detective smiled. Then he frowned. "So, you are going to tell me that this is not you in this photograph"? He asked. Before sliding a series of photos of close ups on the face and upper body of their suspect. It was Sunset or, so it seemed, but Sunset's mother had notice something, a birth mark on the girl in the photo's right hand. Which Sunset didn't have. "Oh my god Sunrise. It is. It's Sunrise she is still alive thank god. Oh, baby your sister's alive your other twin sister".
"Twin"? Asked the detective. You see my sweetie in the human world Sunset's parents had triplets, girls. Whom they named Sunrise, Sunflower and Sunset. And sadly, on the day of Sunsets arrival the human Sunset and Sunflower had just fallen very ill. And sadly died. So, it was a shock when the police brought Sunset home that day. But it affected Sunrise more and a few weeks later she had ran away.
" Are you sure"? He asked. Despondent and a little annoyed Sunset's mother answered. "Yes, I am sure. You think I wouldn't know my own children, even after all this time since she ran away". The detective then turns to Sunset. "Any contact with her since she ran away"? He asks. "NO, she never wanted to talk to me when she was at home". Sunset looks down again and the detective asked. "Not even Tuesday evening? You weren't on a date were you"? "No, I was out babysitting with my girlfriend, Twilight Sparkle". Replied Sunset. "Really". Said the detective. "Yes, we were watching movies and playing games while we looked after Flurry Heart, her baby niece". Sunset says. The detective's expression never changed. "Are you sure. Because I will have to ask Ms Sparkle about the evening". He says.
Sunset was mortified. She couldn't allow him to ask Twilight not in front of her parents. Not without Twilight spirting out what they were actually doing. Sunset leaned to whisper in the attorney's ear. "Well tell him he seems reasonable. I know it is embarrassing but it will be more so if all the others were to use it to manipulate you into doing things that were wrong and uncomfortable". Said the attorney. "You wish to tell me something or not"? He asked Sunset looked and with a scowl said "No". "Well we will just have to bring her in and charge her too". He says. Sunset goes to stand but doesn't all she could say was. "I promised to keep it secret". Closing the folder, the detective stands and walks to the door and says. "Very well so be it I will just drag your girlfriend in. Maybe she will tell me the truth". Sunsets eyes widen in fear. "No please no, don't, her mother will kill me. She tried to get me expelled when we first started to date". She cries.
"Why not". He replied. Before continuing to the door. "No wait, wait please wait. We weren't watching Flurry Heart at all it was just an excuse for what we were doing. We were". Sunset says. Her eyes glaze o ver, blushing profusely and sheepishly and quiet said. "We were having sex". The detective said, "Didn't hear you". And places a hand on the door handle. Sunset stands and slams her hands on the table and screams. "WE WERE HAVING SEX". The detective stopped and released the handle and turns. Sunset drops back into her chair and tries to curl up into a ball on the chairs. She rested her head on her mother, who began to stroke her hair, then repeats sobbing. "We were having sex, I'm so sorry mom". Looking like she was ashamed of and embarrassed by it. You see up to that point Sunset had been a virgin. Detective sat back down and smiled again. Suddenly the door knocks and in steps another officer leaning in Sunset was just about able to hear. "Sir the museum curator has just called the suspect has just arrived at the Local history wing". On hearing this the detective stated. "For the record Officer Neighsay has just entered. So, Interview terminated at 17:17. You're free to go".
Outside in the waiting area was Celestia, Phalanx and Twilight. On seeing each other the two girls call out each other's name. "Twilight". "Sunset". Then ran to each other and held one another. "I'm sorry Twilight. But I had no choice. I had to tell him about Tuesday night". Says Sunset tears in her eyes and a look of shame. Though blushing embarrassed about its Twilight was more concerned about Sunset. "Don't worry my angel, they'll just have to get use to the fact that we have, that we do, and we will". She says before holding Sunset in an embrace and passionately kissing her on the lips. "Dirty pair of". Was said. It was the officer that brought Sunset in, but he didn't finish his sentence as Phalanx had stood right behind him.
Detective Whitetail turned to Celestia. "You the Teacher, take these two kids' home". He says before moving off towards the door. Celestia look confused. "It's Sunrise, she's back and is the one responsible for the museum theft". Says Sunset then shouts. "Detective Whitetail". And has he turns she hugs him. She sees his memories. "Thank you for not bringing in Twilight. Her life wouldn't be worth living if her mom found out we had". Sunset says. "Don't worry she will come around one day; every adult knows what it was to be a teenager once". He replied. And after he left. She turned and said. "Twilight call Rarity and the others. My Doppelganger is at the museum right now. And the detective is going to arrest her. We need to get her first".
Back at CHS. The phone rang. Luna answered. "Yes, sister I will tell him. Bye". Then puts the receiver down. "Iron Hoof. You will need to hurry. The museum will be packed has the police are going to arrest Sunset's twin sister Sunrise". Says Luna. Iron Hoof gets up. "Thank you, Ma'am," he says before exiting the office. Outside he steps up to the portal. And activates the two pillars he had built. A larger portal opens in the air above. Taking out a signal fare he fires it through the portal. Only seconds pass before something begins to emerge. Something was coming through. Something big. Slowly the observation deck of the airship appeared. On it in a dramatic pose was Captain Tempest. People on the streets could see all this happening.
Has more of the ship is now in the air above the streets of this human city. Iron Hoof is teleported aboard. "To the Museum. Flank speed". Tempest says. The sound of the ships jets was thunderous. Cars and other vehicles stop when the dark ominous shadow of the airship. Blotted out the sun. People were panicking. Like with Ponyville I project an image of myself. "People of the city. I am Princess Twilight Sparkle. My mother the queen has tasked me with recovering stolen ancient relics and the one responsible. We mean you and your city no harm. Please allow us to do what we must, and we will be on our way". I say to hide the fact that my friends were knowledgeable of Equestria then allow the image to disappear. At the museum the police and Sunset her friends, Celestia and Phalanx had arrived near enough on top of each other. Inside Sunrise was using gas to keep the guards away.
Running in the guard's mistake Sunset for Sunrise. "Wait aren't you already in there". They say. Rarity uses her shield to contain them in the office. "Sorry fella's but I need to stop my sister". Shouts Sunset has she passes. Bursting into the Local History wing. "Sunrise stop. Mother wants you home". Shouts Sunset. Sunrise turns and sneers. "It is you fake sister". Sunset was hurt by that. She puts her hands together and holds them by her chest before saying. "I know that you and I come from different worlds. But we are connected". Sunrise slowly clenched her fists in anger. "Connected. We're connected. You say we're connected. We may look alike but that is all that connects us". The rest of the girls go to step forward. But Sunset puts her hands out and stops them. Sunset takes a step forward.
"Stop. Don't get any closer. Or else". Sunrise cries. She closes her eyes and the Element of Harmony she wore glowed with magic. Then she ponies up. Sunset continued to get closer. Her friends seeing Sunrise pony up, they do the same. When only a couple of paces are between them Sunset stops. She smiles and says. "You are right I am not your biological sister. In my world of Equestria I never had twin sisters. Never had a sister at all. I had three brothers. And as the only one accepted for Princess Celestia's School for gifted Unicorns, to be the princess's personal student. I was expected by my mom to be achieving something important, and when I first lost Sunray my twin brother then my girlfriend Juno. I couldn't cope. So, I ran away. And came here to Earth. I am sorry for the confusion in my sudden appearance. I know it was hard. But I tried to get to know you and started to care for you and your parents. They gave me the love my own mom never did. And after you ran away, I went back to my old ways. I bullied everyone at the school. I went back to Equestria and stole the crown of a princess, not knowing it was the element of magic. And I was nearly consumed by it. But thanks to Princess Twilight I was saved and shown the error of my ways. And though my life started to get good. New friends. A new start with a new family, and one hot and very smart girlfriend, with a nice flank and great pair of". Sunset paused for a moment and turned. Twilight was looking coy and was blushing.
"But there was still one thing missing to make my new life full. You my new sister. I searched and searched for you, but I was always one step behind. You had moved on. Then the trails and leads to where you were got less and less. I had resigned myself that you were gone and not coming back. And I had to watch as your moms' heart broke. She had saw two daughters die. And she thought the worst had happened to you. But I never stopped looking. So, if you think I don't care then use your powers". Sunset says before she kneels and closes her eyes. "strike me down channel all that hate for me you have, take it out on me for being alive and your sisters not". She says. Sunrise moved closer and her hands glow. Sunset could feel the buzz of the static electricity run down her spine. Sunrise goes to strike.
But she cannot move. For you see Daydream the elements won't harm the innocent. They are soon joined by Phalanx, Celestia and Detective Whitetail. Suddenly the glass display case shatters and a blast of magic blew the wall of the Wing out. Outside there were screams of panic as bits of stonework, plaster, glass and metal fly through the air. For the guardian, the keeper of the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum. Was now fully awakened. It goes for Sunset. Hitting her with a glancing blow. It goes to attack her again. But it is stopped by a magic force field bubble. Sunrise had jumped in front of Sunset. And protected her. "Why"? Sunset asks. "What are sisters for"? Replied Sunrise. But the continuous attacks by the guardian had weakened Sunrises power. A final big blow and the force field was smashed.
A small blast of energy was sent out and Sunrise was sent flying across the room. Sunset sent the other way. The guardian was now fixed on Sunrise. She had been the one who tried to stop it. It had decided she must be dealt with first. Dash used her super speed to wiz over and grab Sunset who was just recovering from having the wind knocked out of her. Detective Whitetail pulled his weapon and fires three shots. Though they didn't harm the guardian it did get its attention. It turned and headed towards the police officer. He fires again and is joined by Phalanx. Who fired his weapon too. Shot after shot the bullets just bounced of the guardian's body.
Phalanx dropped his pistol and dropped to all fours. He shifted his shape. To become one of the creature's he saw in another wing of the museum. He charges at the guardian. He looked like a dinosaur. Using the three horns of the beast, Phalanx picked up the guardian. And threw it across the room causing it to crash into a display. But this doesn't stop the guardian. It picks up the large heavy iron cauldron within the display and throws it at Phalanx. Who instinctively changed shape to avoid being hit. The cauldron flew passed and only missed hitting Principal Celestia by a few inches.
This makes Phalanx angry and so takes the dinosaurs shape once more and charges the guardian once more. He sent it crashing through a wall, only to be sent flying back into a display case by a magical beam of energy. "Phalanx". Cried Celestia as she saw him fall. She started to run to him. Only to be taken to the ground by Detective Whitetail. The guardian had shot a second energy beam in her direction. Now sunsets friends were in the firing line. Rarity used her powers and brought up a shield to protect herself and Pinkie pie and Twilight. Pinkie grabs the trash can and using the rubbish she charged them with energy. And sent them flying at the guardian. Exploding has they hit they cause the guardian to stop and stumble back. Then Applejack picks up the cauldron and hurls it at the guardian. It crashing into the chest of the guardian.
As it falls backwards the girls had made it closer to Sunset. "I think we will need to use the power of our elements". Says Sunset. So standing in a line, they faced the guardian. As the guardian stands it spreads its wings. And its hands, eyes and horn glow with power. It was going to use as much magic as it could to defeat those after the book. It was its sole purpose to protect the book. To destroy those who wanted the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum, which now lay between them. Those who weren't the TANTUM ELECTUS. The chosen one. Created by the Original keeper before she returned home to our world. "Guardian stop, we were sent to return the book to its place of origin to help save that world. If you continue, we, has the elements will stop you. The element of Honesty, the element of Kindness. The element of Laughter. Element of Generosity, element of Loyalty. Element of Magic, element of Justice, element of Humility, element of Faith and the element of Forgiveness". Says Sunset, and as she says the name of each element a colour beam of energy rises from each of the girls. Creating a rainbow. The beams headed towards the guardian as it charges. Hitting the guardian.
The blast blinded everyone. When the light dissipated the guardian was lying on the ground. It was not moving. It's outfit, ruined, in tatters, to reveal that the guardian was a female. Suddenly it started to move rising to its feet. Anger was still etched on its face. But the light from outside was fading away. It is because my airship had arrived. Has we lowered our altitude, the guardian had picked up a piece of the rubble and was readying to crush Sunset and her friends. BANG, BANG. The airship fired its weapons. Destroying the object in the guardian's hands. The airship stopped. And the starboard boarding ramp was lowered. And as the dust settles my Friendship Guards exited the ship. They line up either side of the ramp. Sunset and her friends manage to get to their feet.
So did the Guardian. The guardian, Sunset, her friends, Celestia, Phalanx and Detective Whitetail stare, has Captain Tempest, exited the ship she was being followed by someone. They were tall and dressed in a robe and followed by two guards. The guardian moves towards the ships ramp drawing a sword as it does. Captain Tempest stands aside. Moving faster the guardian was now closer. "Warriors. Defend her Majesty". Orders Captain Tempest. Yes, little one I was the hooded figure. Removing my robe to reveal myself. Putting my arm in front of Tempest to stop the guards. Sunset had her friends, Celestia, Phalanx and Whitetail bow. I then hold my hand up in a stop gesture. "Guardian. STOP". As I do the Libro Prophetiae ET Legatum began to glow. Before levitating off the ground and flew to my hand.
The guardian sees this and bows. "TANTUM ELECTUS". It says. "Guardian your current mission is over. Time to go home. Has I will have more missions for you". I say. The look of anger left its face, or should I say her face. She spread her wings and flew up to the observation deck. Landing the guardian folds her wings back. Raises the sword to the sky. And returns to stone. Unbeknownst to me and the others, we had not notice that the other officer had been watching the action. He was waiting to see if the guardian had killed Sunset and Twilight. But was disappointed when I stopped the fight. So now he decided to do it himself. Creeping closer he was readying to kill them both. Celestia was looking for her phone when she notices it. And as she heads to go and pick it up, she spots something move in the corner of her eye.
She notices it was the cop and he was aiming at Sunset Shimmer. Celestia ran and dives at Sunset. Grabbing her she yells. "Look out Sunset". BANG. BANG. BANG. Three shots rang out. Two hit Celestia. The third hit Twilight. Celestia was lifeless on the floor next to Sunset. Who at the time was scrambling out of Celestia's grip! Detective Whitetail charged at his colleague. The one who fired was about to again, when I use my magic to make his weapon too hot to hold. Causing him to drop it. Whitetail hit him on the jaw, knocking him to the ground. "Seize him". Orders Tempest and two guards grab him. Phalanx was by now holding the seriously wounded Celestia. "Captain. Get her aboard we will heal her wounds". I say. But before Tempest could order two guards to do so. Phalanx had picked her up and carried her on board.
" You will come with us. Sunrise and see where your sister used to call home. You never know. You might want to stay". I say to Sunrise. She agrees and boards. I turn to Whitetail and ask. "Would you like to come too? If so, get aboard". He says. "Thank you, your majesty,". Before he boards. I didn't need to ask the girls has they start to board. Twilight slows, and she let's go of Sunset's hand. "Shimmy I don't feel to good". She says. Sunset turns to see that the colour had drained from Twilight's face. Her eyes were dull. And Sunset had notice slowly seeping through her top blood from her abdomen. As Twilight falls forward, Sunset grabs hold of her girlfriend and cries out "Twily, no, no, no, please no, no, no". She turns and looking at me. "Help, she has been hit". She screams. Iron Hoof runs down and picks her up. And as they pass Sunset upset that her special person was hurt held her hand Sunset says "Twily, my sweet hold on please stay with us, please".
Then the two guards drag forward the prisoner. "And him your Majesty? Do we bring him with us or leave him here"? One of the guards asked. Though in hindsight I should have left him there I didn't. "Bring him. We will find use for him. If not, at least we'll have meat for the table". I say and with that he is dragged on the ship. And we depart. Heading home to Equestria.
